The Great “Educational” Debate
Yesterday’s headlines illustrate some important highlights of the great educational debate in this country. While both scenarios appear to be quite radical and extreme from my perspective, I can understand and appreciate the need to explore a new direction when goals and expectations are not being met. Although from these examples, I’m not sure that either side expected this kind of “change”. So it begs the question…
At what point does “Education” adopt a system wide approach, combined with a true collaborative effort, to support the vision of a macro-management environment of shared values, goals, rewards and accountability?
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